Chico Airport Commission to review revitalization plan

Chico >> Further discussion about the proposed revitalization plan for the Chico Municipal Airport and related matters will be on the agenda during the next Chico Airport Commission meeting.

The meeting is at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Chico City Council Chambers, 421 Main St.

A draft plan is being developed by a committee of the commission in hopes of financially bolstering the airport, which has been operating in the red.

The initial report calls for efforts in three areas: Commercial air service, fundraising, and facilities for lease revenue. In addition, the committee hopes to establish an air service working group in the community to preserve the current commercial air service by United Airlines through SkyWest Airlines, as well as explore long-term expansion.

Also, local transportation consultant Greg Fischer has asked the Airport Commission to pursue a study of the financial consequences should Chico lose its air service. Recently, SkyWest announced it would stop serving Modesto this summer. Fischer said Chico should know its own financial impact. The full agenda is available at the city's website www.chicoca.us under "minutes and agendas."